Asia Division Intern

Responsibilities

• Interns will primarily focus on:
• Conducting background desk research;
• Monitoring press coverage and updating lists;
• Assisting with outreach tasks regarding human rights in the Asia region, with a particular focus on Australia; and
• Other projects may be assigned as they arise and match the intern's interests.

Requirements

• This position is best suited for individuals interested in interning in a large, well-organized, international non-profit organization.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled students for the duration of the internship term;
• Applicants should have strong organizational skills, a proactive approach to projects, and reliability with a strong interest in international human rights is required;
• Experience with media, social media, government relations, event planning, and Sales Force is beneficial; and
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) are strongly preferred.
• Applicants must possess valid work authorization in Australia for the duration of their internship.
• If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, please email internships@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.

Benefits

Additional Information

Asia Division Intern Application Deadline: 15 July 2026 The Asia Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking two undergraduate or graduate students to intern in our Sydney office. The interns will focus on projects surrounding domestic and international issues of Australia. Ideally, the interns will be available part-time, for 15-20 hours per week, for three months, beginning in late-August or early-September 2026 (dates and schedule are flexible) with the possibility to extend.

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